Kazakhstan

The law prohibits the consumption of “tobacco products,” which, by definition, includes HTPs, in most indoor public places and workplaces and on all public transport. However, smoking is specifically permitted in designated areas of dining facilities and public transport facilities. Therefore, the regulatory status code "Some Restrictions" is given.

The law prohibits most forms of the advertising and promotion of tobacco inserts. However, some forms are likely not covered by the ban, including free distribution, direct person-to-person targeting, retailer incentive programs, and some unpaid depiction of tobacco use. Therefore, the regulatory status code “Some Restrictions” is given.

The law prohibits most forms of the advertising and promotion of devices. However, some forms are likely not covered by the ban, including free distribution, direct person-to-person targeting, retailer incentive programs, and some unpaid depiction of tobacco use. Therefore, the regulatory status code “Some Restrictions” is given.

The law prohibits most sponsorship of tobacco products, which, by definition, includes tobacco inserts, except for charitable assistance by physical and legal entities implementing the importation, manufacture, sale, and distribution of tobacco. However, all other tobacco product sponsorship is prohibited. Therefore, the regulatory status code “Some Restrictions” is given.

The law does not specifically address the sponsorship of devices. Although devices directly and indirectly promote the use of tobacco products, which includes tobacco inserts, the regulatory status code “Uncertain” is given.

The law bans point of sale product display of tobacco inserts.

The law bans point of sale product display of devices.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco inserts without the direct participation of a salesperson or other electronic or mechanical devices. This is interpreted as prohibiting the sale of tobacco products through the internet.

The law prohibits the sale of devices without the direct participation of a salesperson or other electronic or mechanical devices. This is interpreted as prohibiting the sale of devices through the internet.

The law bans the sale of tobacco inserts via vending machines.

The law bans the sale of devices via vending machines.

The law does not restrict flavors in HTPs.

The law does not restrict or prohibit ingredients and additives for use in HTPs.

The law requires picture and text health warnings to be displayed on 65% of each side of the packaging of tobacco inserts.

The law requires health warnings on device product packaging regarding harm from the consumption of tobacco products and nicotine. However, the location, size and other details of the required health warnings are not prescribed in the law.

The law lists information that is required on each product package, which includes tobacco inserts. The law prohibits information that directly or indirectly misleads the consumer, including such words as "low tar content," "mild," "very mild," "smooth," "extra," "ultra" or other word combinations, including those in foreign languages, any terms, descriptions, signs, symbols, or other markings creating a false impression that specific products and/or methods of consumption are less harmful than other products and/or methods of consumption, or which elicit an association with food products (food additives), including fruits, berries, and confections.

The law lists information that is required on each product package, which includes devices. The law prohibits information that directly or indirectly misleads the consumer, including such words as "low tar content," "mild," "very mild," "smooth," "extra," "ultra" or other word combinations, including those in foreign languages, any terms, descriptions, signs, symbols, or other markings creating a false impression that specific products and/or methods of consumption are less harmful than other products and/or methods of consumption, or which elicit an association with food products (food additives), including fruits, berries, and confections.

The law requires manufacturers and importers to annually provide reports of the results of laboratory studies on maximum nicotine levels (1 mg/cm3) in all tobacco product brands.

The law bans the sale of HTPs within buildings or on the premises of healthcare or educational organizations, physical exercise/health improvement, sports and athletic facilities and stadiums; on the premises of stores that sell goods for children; and on the grounds and within the premises of railway stations, bus terminals, airports, seaports, river ports, and metro subway stations designated for providing services related to the transportation of passengers (except for duty-free sales).